1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 486 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | Virage | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2615 mm |
